Things to do instead of self-harming

Exercise

Art project

Write

Hang out with others

Watch TV/Movie

Read a book

Think about how you don’t want scars

Do your make up

Do your hair

Do your nails

Cook

Eat

Listen to music

Play an instrument

Go outside and look at the clouds/stars

Snap a rubber band or hair band on your wrist

Cover yourself with band aids where you want to cut

Go for a walk

Sleep

Play with a pet

Clean the house

Punch a pillow

Knit

Meditate

Go somewhere public

Chew gum

Rip paper into really small pieces

Talk to yourself

Hug a pillow

Scream as loud as you can

Dance

Play with play dough

Count to 100

Learn a new language

Go for a drive

Origami

Garden

Rake leaves

Throw snow balls

Throw socks against the wall

Call your therapist

Re-arrange a room

Play a board game

Watch fish

Go shopping

Browse Amazon/Ebay/Etsy

Hot shower or bath

Pop balloons

Take pictures

Play a video game

Youtube

Or....

Do what I’m doing now and make your own list of things to do instead of self-harm